MA S2193

Amends Chapter 268A, Section 20 (conflict of interest law) to create exemptions for employees of educational collaboratives and member school districts

Allows employees to have direct or indirect financial interests in contracts providing educational, professional development, and related services between collaboratives and member districts

Requires written disclosure of contracts to all involved agencies and approval from the employee's appointing authority before providing services

Mandates that contracts either receive public notice or be created through an open competitive process to qualify for the exemption

Defines "educational services" broadly to include services related to student education, professional development for educators and administrators, and training for community-based personnel working in public education